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Evans Transportation · 3 weeks ago

Carrier Procurement Representative

Delafield, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

Evans Transportation is seeking a Carrier Procurement Representative who will be responsible for securing capacity for Truckload orders and providing estimated pricing. The role involves developing carrier relationships, negotiating rates, and utilizing analytics to meet customer transportation needs.

LogisticsService IndustryTransportation

Responsibilities

Develop carrier relationships to effectively support our customers

Send and Receive Rate Confirmations

Provide rate feedback to Truckload Account Managers

Manage load postings, coordinate inbound and outbound calling to carriers

Send BOL and ETA to Truckload Account Managers and Managed Account Managers

Cover all freight in assigned region and assist with overflow/PTO challenged shipments

Conduct consistent lane research daily and enter info obtained into the MCL Tool or future program that replaces MCL

Utilize carrier analytics and other internal resources to make informed buying decisions

Maintain and grow relationships with carrier accounts including conducting account reviews and identifying opportunities for additional collaboration

Resolve problems, including identifying issues, thinking critically to determine the best course of action, and implementing solutions

Daily contact with carriers to determine availability and negotiate transportation rates

Provide consistent and exceptional service levels to contracted carriers and internal customers

Research new carriers in the marketplace, generate leads, develop new carrier relationships and assist with onboarding new carriers

Understand the technology platform and drive automation

Leverage technology to secure carriers for customer shipments

Study and understand market trends and seasonality

Assist in claims process, collecting necessary documents and relaying appropriate information to Evans’ Claim Department

Provide tracking and tracing information throughout the life of the order as required by the customer through communication with the carrier

Adhere to Evans’ Five Guiding Principles, Policies, Procedures and Employee Handbook

All other duties that may be reasonably assigned, including special projects and cross-training in other departments

Qualification

Carrier analyticsTransportation management systemsNegotiation skillsMicrosoft ExcelCustomer serviceMultitaskingCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsRelationship buildingOrganizational skillsTeamworkAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree preferred

Related experience

Strong ability to persuade, motivate, negotiate, and influence others

Ability to thrive under deadlines and work in a team environment, while also delivering independent results

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Driven, enthusiastic, and highly motivated

Ability to build strong relationships

Strong organization skills, prioritization skills, and works with a sense of urgency

High attention to detail and ability to multitask

Exceptional customer service skills

Proven problem-solving and analytical skills

Experience with transportation management systems, Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook as well as the ability and willingness to learn new software

Speak and write in English fluently

Company

Evans Transportation

Founded in 1985, Evans Transportation is a full-service, third-party provider of custom logistics solutions for a diverse range of shippers across North America.

Founded in 1985